About this experience
After completing our park formalities, we are embark on a once in a life time experience of tracking mountain gorillas. Once you spot them you are allowed to spend an hour watching your closest long lost cousin. This is perhaps one of the most breath-taking wildlife experiences on earth!!! You get so close to these awesome giant primates. You stare at each other blankly not knowing who to break the long silence first. . You will get within meters of the family, and be privileged to spend an hour amongst them. The trekking may be fairly strenuous; up to six hours or longer at a relatively high altitude. We encourage for your own enjoyment to make sure that you are perfectly fit and healthy. as well as sufficient water as the rain forest gets hot and humid during the day. You will spend one hour with the gorillas, but it is an hour you will never forget
At a glance
- Duration: 8 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 8 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Breakfast
Not included
- Alcoholic Beverages
Itinerary and highlights
your day starts with a complementary tour of the city. Named in 1907 by Dr. Richard Kandt, Kigali city is surrounded by lush hills of green and is referred to as the land of a thousand hills. Get to visit interesting spots which may include; the craft market, Gisozi genocide memorial site & Kigali museum.
After an early breakfast, you will proceed to the National Park headquarters – Kinigi to meet your guides for the day. After completing our park formalities, we are embark on a once in a life time experience of tracking mountain gorillas. Once you spot them you are allowed to spend an hour watching your closest long lost cousin. This is perhaps one of the most breath-taking wildlife experiences on earth!!! You get so close to these awesome giant primates. You stare at each other blankly not knowing who to break the long silence first
Today after an early breakfast, you will be driven to the National Park headquarters – Kinigi to meet your guides again for your Golden Monkey trekking experience. With only a small number lasting in the World, the Golden Monkey can be found in the foothills of the Volcanic Mountain of Chain(Volcanoes National Park-Rwanda, Virunga National Park-DRC and in Mgahinga National Park- Uganda). They characterized by its bright golden body, cheeks and tail,with constrasting black limbs,crown and tail end,these playful primates are a pleasure to watch
After breakfast you will depart for a 2 hours’ drive to Kigali. Engage in last minute shopping in one of the friendliest African capitals, before returning to the airport for your onward international flight back home
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Virunga Journeys
Accessibility and practical details
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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